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Erica Whatley began her career in banking, ultimately working in the Wells Fargo Private Bank Legal Specialty Group in Washington, D.C., where she managed high-net-worth accounts for attorneys in the nation’s capital. Throughout her professional journey, she supported her husband on campaign trails from San Antonio to Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Austin – often with their young children in tow. After pausing her career to raise their three daughters, Erica returned to public service by helping Toni Anne Dashiell win re-election...

I’m amazed how quickly this year is flying by. We’re already getting ready for conventions, both TFRW and NFRW; the 89th Legislature is still moving ahead with only a short period of time to get things done, and summer is right around the corner when many of you will be taking a hiatus for a few months. I’ve really enjoyed reading all your newsletters and am so very proud of your accomplishments. I’m concerned about a few social media posts I’ve...

Ronnye Cowell has been active in politics since retiring in 2020 after 37 years as a teacher and school administrator. She has served as a poll watcher, worked on voter-roll cleanups with Alan Vera, and enjoys electioneering, hosting fundraisers, volunteering weekly at the Harris County Republican Party, and educating friends on local politics. She served as TFRW District Director for SD7, has been a Delegate at two state conventions, and currently sits on the TFRW Executive Committee as District Director and...

Spring is here and you can see it everywhere! Bluebonnets are piercing the landscape, days are longer and warmer, and everything is budding. Our Board meeting was fabulous. We had outstanding attendance with so many staying over after Legislative Day. Thank you to NFRW 1st VP Martha Jenkins for your glowing accolades, and of course to Steve Munisteri for an excellent overview of the Governor’s agenda. Big news from the TFRW Board Meeting, March 22nd—the location for the 36th Biennial Convention...

TFRW Board Members state that knowing Anne Slagel is a joy. “You feel good just being around her. She brings a special light to every event.” Anne is a sixth-plus generation Texan whose ancestors founded Strawn, Texas. She was raised in Missouri but returned to Texas as soon as possible. She boasts three children and 12 grandchildren whom she calls her “treasures.” Anne and her husband, Gary, share a life of service in the North Texas Region. Reared by an unstoppable legally-blind...

Zig-zagging across the state of Texas this month, your enthusiasm has overwhelmed me! Republican women are excited, energized, and want to be informed. The “Trump effect” is intoxicating. America is ready for a change and President Trump just keeps on going. He is running circles around the Democrats and has achieved more these past few weeks than what has been done in the past four years. “Promises made and Promises kept.” It’s exhilarating to wake up in the morning waiting to...